Charles Dickens Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Charles Dickens Primary School
Address: Toulmin Street
Town/City: London
Postcode: SE1 1AF
Telephone Number: 02 0740 1769
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: The Charter Schools Educational Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Michael Eggleton
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 494 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 118% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 41.9%

Location and administration

URN: 148012
DfE Number: 210/2100
UKPRN: 10086305
UPRN: 200003356434
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Southwark (E09000028)
Constituency: Bermondsey and Old Southwark (E14001085)
Electoral Ward: Borough & Bankside (E05011095)

Easting & Northing: 532214E, 179740N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 30' 6.39" N 0° 5' 47.1" W
Plus Code: 9C3XGW23+PC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Robert Beveridge - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 June 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 June 2027.
  • Mr Lee Brady - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 March 2028.
  • Emily Doyland - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 July 2029.
  • Michael Eggleton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Andrew Hearn - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 July 2029.
  • Diane Keefe - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 March 2029.
  • Mr Tim Kipps - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 July 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 March 2027.
  • Deborah Lipszyc - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 February 2029.
  • Efua Mercer - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 July 2029.
  • Mrs Aggie Mesmain - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 July 2026.
  • Dhruv Parekh - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 February 2029.
  • Ms Paola Wilson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 23 January 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 March 2027.
  • Paola Wilson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 15 September 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 September 2025.